Extended drop-off deadline - Thursday, April 19!
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What better way to support charities and the environment on Earth Day weekend than by cleaning out your closets and swapping your clothes?
Come to our first-ever Winnipeg event to benefit Kids Help Phone !
Get ready to swap in 4 simple steps:
1. BUY your ticket, save $2 now and skip the line at the door!
>> http://takeoffyourclothes-winnipeg.eventbrite.com/
2. BAG your clothes -- download, print and fill out the following handy label and attach it to every bag of clean and folded clothing you'd like to swap: http://theswapteam.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TST_PackingSlip_Attending_En2012.pdf
(Want to know what not to swap? See our laundering policy below.)
3. DROP OFF your clothes by APRIL 19! (see depot locations/hours below)
4. COME to the event, pick up your exchange coupons and start swapping!
CLOTHING DROP-OFF LOCATIONS (DEPOTS):
The Foxy Shoppe (map)
87 King St.
hours: Mon-Tues 12pm-5pm | Wed-Fri 11am-7pm
Sat 12pm-6pm | Sun 12pm-5pm
Aldo Formal Wear (map) (ask for Ken)
310 Notre Dame Avenue, R3B 1P4
(204) 947-3917
hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm
The Haberdashery (map)
84 Albert Street, R3B 1G2
hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm
More event details:
+++Great selection of sizes and styles!
+++Men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories
+++New item donations from boutiques Haberdashery and The Foxy Shoppe
+++Proceeds will benefit Kids Help Phone
All leftover clothing will be donated to The Salvation Army with monetary proceeds benefitting Kids Help Phone.
We do not accept:
Bathrobes, pyjamas, t-shirts, underwear, lingerie, swimwear, tank tops, socks, leggings or stockings. Likewise, we do not issue exchange tickets for ripped, faded, torn, stained, scratched, dirty, frayed, missing buttons, broken zippers or otherwise worn/damaged items. Items received that fail to meet these standards will be donated to The Salvation Army for recycling.
Laundering policy strictly enforced
As a courtesy to fellow swappers, please wash all clothing items you'd like to swap in hot water and dry on high for a minimum of 20 minutes (or: have them dry cleaned and keep them in the original plastic covering with a knot on the bottom). When the laundering cycles are complete, the clean laundry should be placed in new, clear garbage bags and sealed. We inspect everything that comes in and reserve the right to reject any item or bag of clothing that does NOT appear to comply with our policy.
Clothing donations
Can't come to the event but want to support our cause with some donated clothing? Download the following label, print/fill it out, attach it to each bag of clothing and drop off your clothing at one of our drop off locations: http://theswapteam.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TST_PackingSlip_NotAttending_En2012.pdf
Get your clothes ready, Winnipeg - it's SWAP time! Sharing is good!
..........................................................
What better way to support charities and the environment on Earth Day weekend than by cleaning out your closets and swapping your clothes?
Come to our first-ever Winnipeg event to benefit Kids Help Phone !
Get ready to swap in 4 simple steps:
1. BUY your ticket, save $2 now and skip the line at the door!
>> http://takeoffyourclothes-winnipeg.eventbrite.com/
2. BAG your clothes -- download, print and fill out the following handy label and attach it to every bag of clean and folded clothing you'd like to swap: http://theswapteam.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TST_PackingSlip_Attending_En2012.pdf
(Want to know what not to swap? See our laundering policy below.)
3. DROP OFF your clothes by APRIL 19! (see depot locations/hours below)
4. COME to the event, pick up your exchange coupons and start swapping!
CLOTHING DROP-OFF LOCATIONS (DEPOTS):
The Foxy Shoppe (map)
87 King St.
hours: Mon-Tues 12pm-5pm | Wed-Fri 11am-7pm
Sat 12pm-6pm | Sun 12pm-5pm
Aldo Formal Wear (map) (ask for Ken)
310 Notre Dame Avenue, R3B 1P4
(204) 947-3917
hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm
The Haberdashery (map)
84 Albert Street, R3B 1G2
hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm
More event details:
+++Great selection of sizes and styles!
+++Men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories
+++New item donations from boutiques Haberdashery and The Foxy Shoppe
+++Proceeds will benefit Kids Help Phone
All leftover clothing will be donated to The Salvation Army with monetary proceeds benefitting Kids Help Phone.
We do not accept:
Bathrobes, pyjamas, t-shirts, underwear, lingerie, swimwear, tank tops, socks, leggings or stockings. Likewise, we do not issue exchange tickets for ripped, faded, torn, stained, scratched, dirty, frayed, missing buttons, broken zippers or otherwise worn/damaged items. Items received that fail to meet these standards will be donated to The Salvation Army for recycling.
Laundering policy strictly enforced
As a courtesy to fellow swappers, please wash all clothing items you'd like to swap in hot water and dry on high for a minimum of 20 minutes (or: have them dry cleaned and keep them in the original plastic covering with a knot on the bottom). When the laundering cycles are complete, the clean laundry should be placed in new, clear garbage bags and sealed. We inspect everything that comes in and reserve the right to reject any item or bag of clothing that does NOT appear to comply with our policy.
Clothing donations
Can't come to the event but want to support our cause with some donated clothing? Download the following label, print/fill it out, attach it to each bag of clothing and drop off your clothing at one of our drop off locations: http://theswapteam.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TST_PackingSlip_NotAttending_En2012.pdf
Get your clothes ready, Winnipeg - it's SWAP time! Sharing is good!
** This swap will be my first swap, as an avid thrifter I am very much looking forward to the swap and helping out a good cause. ~monica
